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Will straightening my hair with a flat iron be enough to prevent it from curling in high humidity?

Shun Pittman
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Shun Pittman is a Master Cosmetologist, Author, Owner, and Founder of Corps d’Elite Salon and Corps d’Elite Beauty. With over 25 years of international experience, she is dedicated to and specializes in providing luxury salon services to all hair types and textures and every skin tone and shade. Her services include hair conditioning treatments, cutting, coloring, styling, extensions, and makeup application. Shun has experience working with, coaching, training, and mentoring beauty professionals from multiple companies including L'Oréal, Wella, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Redken, Big Sexy Hair, and Toni & Guy. She is also a host for national and local media outlets and her work has been featured in The Washingtonian, The Cheddar Network, and WJLA Good Morning Washington's Beauty and Fashion Police segments. Shun is the author of “50 Things Your Hairdresser Wants YOU to Know (and a few things we don’t...)".

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Unfortunately, thermal styling tools like a flat iron just aren't going to able to defy the humidity. Chemically straightening your hair would be more effective.

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What products can I use in my hair to prevent it from curling?

Shun Pittman
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Shun Pittman is a Master Cosmetologist, Author, Owner, and Founder of Corps d’Elite Salon and Corps d’Elite Beauty. With over 25 years of international experience, she is dedicated to and specializes in providing luxury salon services to all hair types and textures and every skin tone and shade. Her services include hair conditioning treatments, cutting, coloring, styling, extensions, and makeup application. Shun has experience working with, coaching, training, and mentoring beauty professionals from multiple companies including L'Oréal, Wella, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Redken, Big Sexy Hair, and Toni & Guy. She is also a host for national and local media outlets and her work has been featured in The Washingtonian, The Cheddar Network, and WJLA Good Morning Washington's Beauty and Fashion Police segments. Shun is the author of “50 Things Your Hairdresser Wants YOU to Know (and a few things we don’t...)".

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Use heavy styling products. They'll weigh down your hair and add an extra layer of protection from the humidity.

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Can I use rubber bands while I sleep to reduce frizzy hair?

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Putting your hair into a bun or braids is a good idea, but plain old rubber bands are very damaging to hair, especially curly hair. Consider using hair ties (the fabric covered kind) instead. Also, try getting a satin pillow case, or a cotton pillow case with a very high thread count. The smoother the fabric is, the less it will snag on your hair and cause frizz.

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My hair starts curling out at the end. How do I make the ends straight?

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I have the same problem, I put my hair in a ponytail to get it out of the way, or I'll use a straightener on my ends with a good heat protectant.

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How do I stop freshly cut bangs from curling upwards?

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Use a hair straightener to curl your bangs in the opposite direction from which they tend to curl.

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What can I do to keep my hair from getting puffy and frizzy when the weather is humid, and I have to wear it down?

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Don't wash it right before you are going out in the humidity. If you flat iron, go out in the humidity long enough for it to get frizzy, then flat iron again. Repeat a couple of times if possible. This will help some. And skip conditioner on really humid days. Just use a premium moisturizing shampoo.

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How can I stop my bangs from curling?

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To stop your bangs from curling, have them cut thicker with upward cuts at the ends so they will stay flat. Also it's helpful to spray them with hair spray that is either water resistant or has keratin.

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How can I get my straight hair back if it has turned curly?

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You'd probably have to straighten it again. If you still can't get your hair to stay straight, just put it up in a bun, braid, or ponytail.

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Will completely covering my hair with a hat prevent my hair from curling up in humidity?

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If you're going to be outside for most of the day, no. If you're just outside for a few minutes, then likely yes.

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What is the best way to keep frizzy hair from curling up in hot weather?

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Try wetting it down or putting it in a tight plait, which will keep it together.

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How can I avoid my hair curling again after straightening it?

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Apply some shea butter. It will moisturize your hair, make it shiny, and prevent it from curling.

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How do I stop getting frizzy hair when I'm sweaty in a gym?

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If you have already tried pulling it up in a bun, maybe try putting it in a braid. That way no little hairs can pull out and become frizzy.

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